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Recent articles about Phil Davisen-usFighter says sex before fight partly to blame for lossFormer Bellator light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton says that having sex before his most recent fight is partially to blame for his loss.
Newton (25-9-1) lost to Phil Davis in the semifinals of Bellator’s light heavyweight tournament in September. He is getting ready for a fight on Feb. 19 and spoke with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn ahead of that contest. In his interview, he shared his belief that engaging in pre-fight sex hurt him.
“I had sex like three or four hours before the fight, which was stupid,” Newton told MMAjunkie. “Once again, I was getting caught up in that (mentality that) certain things couldn’t touch me when I have to understand that I am human and I do have to train hard and I can’t be going out and making stupid mistakes. Then the first takedown of the fight that Phil got on me, I popped my rib. It just wasn’t meant for me to win that fight because I learned so much.
“(Having sex) definitely took away my hips. My trainer Antonio (McKee), even the day before when we were doing the open w11 Feb 2016 00:13:51 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/emanuel_newton_says_sex_before_fight_to_blame_for_loss/s1_127_20320279
http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/emanuel_newton_says_sex_before_fight_to_blame_for_loss/s1_127_20320279Fighter says sex before fight partly to blame for losshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/emanuel_newton_says_sex_before_fight_to_blame_for_loss/s1_127_20320279http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/2/021c75f3102d1da13274049e179de33cb8d3a991/top_story/GettyImages-171897567.jpgWATCH: Phil Davis KO’s Carmont in tournament final; shocked to receive belt
Phil Davis was supposed to face King Mo in the Bellator light heavyweight tournament final last night. However, Mo would be unable to compete due to an injury suffered during his opening round bout against Linton Vassell earlier on in the night. Enter Francis Carmont.
Carmont was able to win his bout against Anthony Ruiz in the first bout of the evening making him the tournament alternate should a situation like this present itself. After submitting Emanuel Newton in his first bout, Davis earned his first KO finish since 2009. And he even got an unexpected belt for his troubles.
20 Sep 2015 20:21:18 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/watch_phil_davis_kos_carmont_in_tournament_final_shocked_to_receive_belt/s1_12302_19573315
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/watch_phil_davis_kos_carmont_in_tournament_final_shocked_to_receive_belt/s1_12302_19573315WATCH: Phil Davis KO’s Carmont in tournament final; shocked to receive belthttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/watch_phil_davis_kos_carmont_in_tournament_final_shocked_to_receive_belt/s1_12302_19573315http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngUFC 172: Anthony Johnson vs. Phil Davis (Video Highlights)This entire UFC 172 fight week, all Phil Davis did was smack talk reigning light heavyweight king Jon Jones. Perhaps “Mr. Wonderful” should have given Anthony Johnson (pictured) his undivided attention…
Although Johnson was nearly a 2-1 underdog against Davis in his return to the UFC, Johnson dominated the wrestler from beginning to end. Davis offered up very little offense, while Johnson was easily defending takedowns and tagging him basically at will.
Johnson ultimately cruised to a lopsided (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) unanimous decision win.
Jones was so pleased with Davis’ loss, he was giving Johnson high-fives at the post-fight press conference for his dominance.
UFC 172 took place inside Baltimore Arena in Maryland.
Please click the media player below to watch the highlights:27 Apr 2014 02:55:08 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_172_anthony_johnson_vs_phil_davis_video_highlights/s1_7792_16352560
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_172_anthony_johnson_vs_phil_davis_video_highlights/s1_7792_16352560UFC 172: Anthony Johnson vs. Phil Davis (Video Highlights)http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_172_anthony_johnson_vs_phil_davis_video_highlights/s1_7792_16352560http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngAnthony Johnson Dominates Phil Davis At UFC 172Anthony Johnson showed himself to be a genuine contender in the light-heavyweight division tonight at UFC 172 with a dominant decision victory over Phil Davis.
Round One
Johnson taking the center of the Octagon early as Davis circles around him. Davis feeling out with the front kick without connecting.
Uppercut lands for Johnson and Davis attempts to clinch up looking for a takedown. Johnson lands another strike and fends off the attempt.
Nice punch lands for Davis. Johnson lands a leg kick.
A lull in the action and Davis misses with a superman punch. Davis lands lightly with a body kick and then soon after a harder one connects, but davis eats a punch from Johnson in the process.
Johnson lands a big shot and as he tries hard for a takedown Davis takes more damage and seems to be wilting. However, he suddenly bursts back to his feet and gets out of danger for now, but his left eye is damaged and bleeding.
Davis seems to be ok though and Johnson paces himself rather than trying to just go all out for 26 Apr 2014 23:40:37 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/anthony_johnson_dominates_phil_davis_at_ufc_172/s1_12317_16352047
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/anthony_johnson_dominates_phil_davis_at_ufc_172/s1_12317_16352047Anthony Johnson Dominates Phil Davis At UFC 172http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/anthony_johnson_dominates_phil_davis_at_ufc_172/s1_12317_16352047http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngUFC 172: Phil Davis vs. Anthony Johnson preview and predictionOne of the fights everyone is looking forward tomorrow night pits UFC light heavyweight veteran Phil Davis against former UFC mainstay Anthony Johnson. Johnson was cut for missing weight on multiple occasions while under contract with ZUFFA. Coming off a violent six-fight win streak while away from the company, Johnson will make his official UFC 205 lbs debut tomorrow night. With wins over Machida, Gustafsson, and Lil’ Nog during his tenure, Davis is a fighter who deserves a title shot just as much as anyone on the roster. While a win over Johnson may not get him one, it certainly would keep him in the proverbial mix. Here is what the Fight Wolff has to say about this intriguing UFC 172 co-main event.
Johnson is a guy who brings scary knockout power into the cage with him. He can generate it with his hands or kicks. He has the power to knockout heavyweights, and if he catches Davis clean he can end the fight with one strike. He will be the most powerful one punch striker that Davis has 25 Apr 2014 18:03:24 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_172_phil_davis_vs_anthony_johnson_preview_and_prediction/s1_12302_16346126
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_172_phil_davis_vs_anthony_johnson_preview_and_prediction/s1_12302_16346126UFC 172: Phil Davis vs. Anthony Johnson preview and predictionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_172_phil_davis_vs_anthony_johnson_preview_and_prediction/s1_12302_16346126http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngGustafsson and Davis find new fightsTwo of the UFC's top light heavyweights are gunning to get back in action, and their trainer has some ideas for who he'd like to see them face.
First up is Alexander Gustafsson, who saw his stock rise tremendously even in defeat when he went five full rounds with Jon Jones in their recent fight at UFC 165. The Swede came up short, losing a unanimous decision, and also had his heart broken when the UFC opted against offering him an automatic rematch.
Still, Gustafsson gave Jones a battle unlike any fighter before him, and his popularity and notoriety skyrocketed after the war in Toronto.
Now on the comeback trail with a fight promised in his homeland of Sweden in early 2014, Gustafsson's trainer Eric Del Fierro told UFC Tonight's Ariel Helwani that he would like to see him get a fight against either Ryan Bader or Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for his next trip to the Octagon.
Currently, Nogueira isn't booking a fight due to his upcoming nuptials for a November wedding, but he could still potentially be availabl02 Oct 2013 19:56:22 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/gustafsson_and_davis_find_new_fights/s1_8864_14688047
http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/gustafsson_and_davis_find_new_fights/s1_8864_14688047Gustafsson and Davis find new fightshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/gustafsson_and_davis_find_new_fights/s1_8864_14688047http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPhil Davis in Nasty Custody Battle, Accused of Domestic ViolenceAs if Phil Davis (pictured) doesn’t have enough to worry about with a fight against submission specialist Vinny Magalhaes just one day away. TMZ.com has obtained legal documents filed in San Diego, California that state Davis and the mother of his child, Vantris Patterson, are in the middle of a nasty custody battle.
Patterson claims Davis of brutality, including violent sex. The report alleges Davis body slammed her on a couch with such force that the couch slid into the wall causing paint chips to peel off.
Furthermore, Patterson claims “Mr. Wonderful” would often choke her during intercourse. When she would beg for him to stop, Davis respond, “Shut the [expletive] up, *****.”
She adds the light heavyweight has threatened to kill her on numerous occasions if she ever slept with another man.
Patterson included pictures of the damage Davis supposedly inflicted.
Patterson blames Davis’ mixed martial arts career for his violent nature. She says, “I am afraid that the numerous fights have 26 Apr 2013 11:20:54 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/phil_davis_in_nasty_custody_battle_accused_of_domestic_violence/s1_7792_13489960
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/phil_davis_in_nasty_custody_battle_accused_of_domestic_violence/s1_7792_13489960Phil Davis in Nasty Custody Battle, Accused of Domestic Violencehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/phil_davis_in_nasty_custody_battle_accused_of_domestic_violence/s1_7792_13489960http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngVinny Magalhaes Meets Phil Davis at UFC 159Vinny Magalhaes (Pictured) claimed on Twitter that he could beat Phil Davis, and now the jiu jitsu specialist will get the opportunity to back up his promise. The light heavyweights will meet April 27th at UFC 159
The bout was announced on this week’s edition of FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight.
Magalhaes is perfect through his past six scraps. He submitted Igor Pokrajac in his return to the big leagues at UFC 152.
Davis has posted an unusual 1-1 (1 NC) mark over his last three outings. “Mr. Wonderful” owned a wonderful 9-0 record prior to his current run.
Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey hosts the festivities.
Here is the card’s current roster:
Vinny Magalhaes vs. Phil Davis
Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo
Chael Sonnen vs. Jon Jones (UFC light heavyweight champion)29 Jan 2013 22:54:48 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/vinny_magalhaes_meets_phil_davis_at_ufc_159/s1_7792_12789442
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/vinny_magalhaes_meets_phil_davis_at_ufc_159/s1_7792_12789442Vinny Magalhaes Meets Phil Davis at UFC 159http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/vinny_magalhaes_meets_phil_davis_at_ufc_159/s1_7792_12789442http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png